Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[gracekelly]

Does anyone own these earrings, or have an opinion of Hermès silver? I think these would be a great alternative to my every day diamond studs. View attachment 4038398

I have quite a bit of Hermes silver and ii is wonderful. It has a glow and feel. unlike other silver and I find it doesn’t tarnish. These earrings are very small and are like studs.

 

[cafecreme15]

I have quite a bit of Hermes silver and ii is wonderful. It has a glow and feel. unlike other silver and I find it doesn’t tarnish. These earrings are very small and are like studs.

Thank you!! I figured these earrings would be a good piece to test the waters of H silver, and if I like them, I would probably get the matching Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee cuff bracelet. I like really subtle earrings for every day, especially for work.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Great story!! Like you, I often begin customer service calls in high dudgeon and end up apologizing, LOL. Unless they are just reading from a script.

That. Is. So. Me. !!!!!

 

[papertiger]

These are horrifying events.

I'm glad someone else thinks so. I have to say the woman was mentally not well and the guy was drunk, NOT that that excuses their behaviour.

 

[papertiger]

Thank you!! I figured these earrings would be a good piece to test the waters of H silver, and if I like them, I would probably get the matching Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee cuff bracelet. I like really subtle earrings for every day, especially for work.

Me too

It makes wearing statement earrings more into a occasion too

 

[Katel]

Does anyone own these earrings, or have an opinion of Hermès silver? I think these would be a great alternative to my every day diamond studs. View attachment 4038398

I love Hermès silver - gracekelly is right - it’s substantial and looks and feels different than other silver.
I have these posts (mine are slightly curved) and you’re right - they are subtle and fun for daytime.
Can’t wait to see what you get!

 

[papertiger]

Wow, that is rude! Hopefully your dry cleaner can take care of it.

I've seen people carrying their dripping coffee cups in the packed bus or streetcar, during rush hour, usually hovering obliviously over someone else's handbag.

I’m more likely to spill all over myself if I try to juggle a cup, my handbag, a coat and manage to stay upright when the streetcar driver decides to test his brakes.

I will say that when I broke my ankle and was hobbling around on crutches for ten weeks, many strangers were very helpful and kind when it came to opening doors etc.

Of course soon after the cast came off, I was still a bit wobbly and trying to catch a streetcar. The driver joked that he likes to make people run to catch him, and I gently told him that in this case, he would have left me on the street, as I’d just had my cast off and couldn’t run to save my life.

Glad to hear it!

 

[cafecreme15]

I love Hermès silver - gracekelly is right - it’s substantial and looks and feels different than other silver.
I have these posts (mine are slightly curved) and you’re right - they are subtle and fun for daytime.
Can’t wait to see what you get!

So good to hear! Do the curved posts make them difficult to put on?

 

[Katel]

@cafecreme15 no, they’re easy to put in and wear (except some of H earrings have a quick release back that takes a little while to get the hang of) - with mine, the chaine d’ancre is curved, so it slightly hugs the earlobe.

 

[papertiger]

Wow, that is rude! Hopefully your dry cleaner can take care of it.

I've seen people carrying their dripping coffee cups in the packed bus or streetcar, during rush hour, usually hovering obliviously over someone else's handbag.

I’m more likely to spill all over myself if I try to juggle a cup, my handbag, a coat and manage to stay upright when the streetcar driver decides to test his brakes.

I will say that when I broke my ankle and was hobbling around on crutches for ten weeks, many strangers were very helpful and kind when it came to opening doors etc.

Of course soon after the cast came off, I was still a bit wobbly and trying to catch a streetcar. The driver joked that he likes to make people run to catch him, and I gently told him that in this case, he would have left me on the street, as I’d just had my cast off and couldn’t run to save my life.

That whole juggling coffee thing is an accident waiting to happen.

Years ago, on a short flight to Norway we hit some terrible sudden turbulence while I was trying to return to my seat. The stewardess was still serving boiling hot teas and coffees from a trolly that blocked my way. She screamed at me to sit down in a random, empty seat right next to me and in front of her. The only problem was the woman occupying the window seat in this row was holding her scolding coffee over the same empty seat so she wouldn't spill it on herself. I refused to sit, she SCREAMED again in full Polish putdown. I said "if it's not a sufficient emergency to stop you selling coffee, it's not sufficient an emergency for me to experience 2nd degree burns from the same cup". She went quiet and I walked backwards. When we landed the police were called by the crew to arrest someone, I thought "O.M.G!" But it wasn't me = whole other story.

 

[cafecreme15]

@cafecreme15 no, they’re easy to put in and wear (except some of H earrings have a quick release back that takes a little while to get the hang of) - with mine, the chaine d’ancre is curved, so it slightly hugs the earlobe.

Thank you! Will try and get to the store within the next month or two so I can try them!

 

[Meta]

In a previous discussion on swimwear, @prepster and @Moirai mentioned wearing rash guards. Would you kindly share from where you bought them or any specific brands to look for? (I did look at Body Glove but nothing caught my attention.)

I'm in the market for a long sleeve rash guard as I'd like to try stand-up paddle boarding on an upcoming trip. I've been looking off and on for a rash guard for a while but never really committed to buying one but I think I really need one for this trip. (I've bought one from Gap but the sizing just didn't work for me and neither did the Peter Pilotto x Target collaboration. I'm in between sizes because of my wide shoulders) Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed. I have looked at J Crew but it's online exclusive and it seems the only size available is XL right now which doesn't work for me. I should add that I prefer a plain one with no visible logos if possible.

I also just came across these from Athleta and would like to hear feedback on their items if anyone has any. TIA!

 

[nicole0612]

In a previous discussion on swimwear, @prepster and @Moirai mentioned wearing rash guards. Would you kindly share from where you bought them or any specific brands to look for? (I did look at Body Glove but nothing caught my attention.)

I'm in the market for a long sleeve rash guard as I'd like to try stand-up paddle boarding on an upcoming trip. I've been looking off and on for a rash guard for a while but never really committed to buying one but I think I really need one for this trip. (I've bought one from Gap but the sizing just didn't work for me and neither did the Peter Pilotto x Target collaboration. I'm in between sizes because of my wide shoulders) Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed. I have looked at J Crew but it's online exclusive and it seems the only size available is XL right now which doesn't work for me. I should add that I prefer a plain one with no visible logos if possible.

I also just came across these from Athleta and would like to hear feedback on their items if anyone has any. TIA!
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I purchased one last year to take swimming lessons with my son because I am always freezing in the pool. I cannot comment on how it holds up to athletic activity, but it was very comfortable. I think the brand is Platinum Sun.

 

[Meta]

I purchased one last year to take swimming lessons with my son because I am always freezing in the pool. I cannot comment on how it holds up to athletic activity, but it was very comfortable. I think the brand is Platinum Sun.

Thanks @nicole0612!

 

[scarf1]

In a previous discussion on swimwear, @prepster and @Moirai mentioned wearing rash guards. Would you kindly share from where you bought them or any specific brands to look for? (I did look at Body Glove but nothing caught my attention.)

I'm in the market for a long sleeve rash guard as I'd like to try stand-up paddle boarding on an upcoming trip. I've been looking off and on for a rash guard for a while but never really committed to buying one but I think I really need one for this trip. (I've bought one from Gap but the sizing just didn't work for me and neither did the Peter Pilotto x Target collaboration. I'm in between sizes because of my wide shoulders) Any suggestions or recommendations are welcomed. I have looked at J Crew but it's online exclusive and it seems the only size available is XL right now which doesn't work for me. I should add that I prefer a plain one with no visible logos if possible.

I also just came across these from Athleta and would like to hear feedback on their items if anyone has any. TIA!
View attachment 4038626

You might check out tommy bahama. I was recently in the store and they had quite a few in pretty prints. Not sure if you are only interested in solid. But I just checked the website and they have solid ones too, at least no big surf company logos. I can’t comment on the quality as I have not bought one.